CHAMPHAI: In yet another success in its crusade against smuggling activities, Assam Rifles (East) recovered a huge amount of contraband areca nuts from Champhai district of Mizoram today.
The contraband areca nuts weighing 40,000 Kgs were seized from Khuangphah area of Champhai during a joint operation conducted by Assam Rifles and Customs Department based on specific information.
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The approximate cost of the areca nuts is estimated to be around Rs 1.56 crore.
The recovered contraband was handed over to the Customs department for further legal proceedings.